Pet owners in California could have expanded access to housing under a new proposal introduced in February. Assembly Bill 2216 would ban blanket bans on pets in rental units in California. Under the law, landlords must have “reasonable grounds” for not allowing the property. Pets in rental units. Additionally, landlords will only be able to inquire about pet ownership after a tenant's application has been approved. Up to 70% of California renters are pet owners, said San Francisco Rep. Matt Haney, who introduced the bill. However, only 30% of rental properties in any city allow pets. “We can't solve the (housing) crisis if 12 million people across the state are being denied access to that housing because they have a companion pet,” Haney said in a press release. stated in a release. “The vast majority of renters in our state – pet owners – are being denied access to the vast majority of rental units. It makes no sense at all and is dramatically exacerbating the housing crisis.” Haney said rental restrictions have also led to an increase in pet surrenders. Haney said a study of 240 California-based shelters found that 67,881 pets were surrendered by their owners, primarily due to access to pet-friendly housing. It is the lack of. The bill could be considered in committee in March. See more of California's top stories here | Download the app.
Pet owners in California could have expanded access to housing under a new proposal introduced in February.
Assembly Bill 2216 would prohibit blanket bans on pets in rental housing in California.
Under the law, landlords must have “reasonable grounds” for not allowing pets in rental units. Landlords are also only allowed to ask about pet ownership after a tenant's application is approved.
According to San Francisco City Councilman Matt Haney, who introduced the bill, up to 70% of California renters are pet owners. However, only 30% of rental properties in any city allow pets.
“We will not solve the (housing) crisis if 12 million people across the state are denied access to housing because they have pets,” Haney said in a press release. “The vast majority of renters in our state, pet owners, are being denied access to the vast majority of rental units. This makes no sense at all and is dramatically exacerbating the housing crisis. .”
Haney said rental restrictions have also led to an increase in pets surrendered to shelters.
According to Haney, a study of 240 California-based shelters found that 67,881 pets were surrendered by their owners, primarily due to lack of access to pet-friendly housing. It turns out that there is something.
The bill could be considered in committee in March.
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